Steinberg v. New York Life Insurance

Between December 14, 1928, and January 18, 1929, respondent made four written applications to appellant for ordinary life insurance policies. In consideration of the payment by the respondent to the appellant of a specific sum and the agreement to pay a like sum annually appellant issued the policies applied for with provision in each for disability and double indemnity benefits. Prior to the issuance of the policies respondent was physically examined by a physician of appellant’s selection. He made and signed answers to the various questions asked in the examination and the report of the…